Building verge permit applications
A building verge permit allows a builder to store building construction materials on a street, way or other public place behind a fence or hoarding. Materials may include bricks, timber, iron, site offices, and storage sheds.
A building verge permit does not include parking permission for construction site vehicles on a street, way or other public place. In this case, a Construction Site Parking Permit is required.
Building verge permits
A building verge permit may be required when there is little or no room for the storage of building materials on site due to the nature of the building design or the size of the lot.
Application requirements
When applying for a building verge permit, please ensure the following details are submitted:
- A completed building verge permit application form
- A site plan indicating the area required (minimum dimensions 4m x 2m), site boundaries, existing structures and any other site features. The site plan must also show the proposed location and size of the hoarding
- Where applicable, a Traffic Management Plan if not previously provided to the City
The application will be assessed and approval may be granted for the use of the street, way or public place, depending on the impact it may have on the local area and the community. Alternative use of another street, way or other public place, may also be agreed upon by mutual consent.
If the area applied for is a shared verge on a subdivided lot, permission will be required in writing from the affected owners that they are in agreeance with the verge being used to store building materials.
Fees
A verge permit costs $1.00 per month, or part of a month, for each m2 of the area of the street, way or other public place enclosed by any hoarding or fence.
Minimum dimensions on building verge permit application must be 4m x 2m.
Infrastructure Verge Bond Requirements
As part of the City’s efforts to protect existing verge infrastructure, effective Monday 19 August 2024, the City will require an infrastructure verge bond to be paid for all building permits with an estimated construction value of $60,000.00 or more.
The bond amounts for 2024/2025 will be as follows:
- Estimated construction value $60,000 to $250,000: a bond amount of $1,000.
- Estimated construction value $250,001 to $1,000,000: a bond amount of $2,000.
- Estimated construction value >$1,000,000: variable – depending upon infrastructure at each site. Minimum bound $5,000.
In addition to the bond amount, there will be an administrative fee of $210 (GST inclusive), which is non-refundable.
The infrastructure verge bond is refundable provided that no damage occurs to the City’s existing verge infrastructure during the construction. If damage does occur, the bond will be used to cover the costs of necessary repairs.
Infrastructure Verge Bond applications are to be completed online.